Halfords - Stafford Reviews Summary

Category: Auto parts store

Address: 34 Foregate St, Stafford, ST16 2DL, United Kingdom

Rating: 4.4
based on 162 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "The fitter (Alan) completed the fitting within the hour. A good and professional service throughout."
  • "Alex was very professional in his manner, explaining my options and providing excellent advise."
  • "I was looked after very well by all the staff, though especially Dave, as he dealt with me in the main."
  • "Staff in the bike side are very knowledgeable about the bikes also very helpful, engaging and open to talk."
  • "I found the store and the staff very helpful and knowledgeable on the product I requested."
  • "Ben served me and was great... Real old fashioned customer service."
  • "Alan was amazing and very helpful really appreciated the time he took to help me find the best bikes for my kids."

Cons:

  • "Rude attitude, disinterested staff, Inattentive.. Just made to feel generally uncomfortable."
  • "Very disgusted by how I was treated by Stafford branch."
  • "However….. trying to join the motoring club was challenging - to put it mildly."
  • "One friendly helpful member of staff, two disinterested."
  • "No explanation on how long it was there or why I hadn’t been notified it was in ready for collection."
  • "The website shows a local phone number, but I was shunted through to a central enquiry hub, who gave me the wrong information."
  • "Halfords call center which you are directed to when you try to call the branch are totally incompetent and difficult to communicate with."

Product and Service Quality

Pros:

  • "I have recently purchased two car batteries from them, the batteries being of very good quality & at a very competitive price."
  • "Brake light bulb was fitted a couple of hours ago. I just turned up, told the person behind the counter what the problem was and literally within 12 minutes it was fixed and paid for."
  • "Never had much need for Halford's services until now but what cracking service it is - super helpful, friendly and efficient staff, especially George."
  • "I have taken my ebike to Halfords (Stafford) today 1/3/23 for its 2yr service, once again D has done a great job."
  • "Tom in the bikes department is an absolute credit to the store. Knowledgeable without being condescending, is warm, friendly and approachable."
  • "They were both very polite and helpful but in particular I would like to mention Jordan who fitted a bulb for me, as well as being polite and helpful he was also very knowledgeable about what he was actually doing and about car maintenance in general."
  • "Excellent service from halfords stafford new battery for my car was advised which battery I needed and fitted by alan very impressed with the service I received."

Cons:

  • "I had to purchase two 'Slime' inner tubes, payed the labour... and still have a flatty."
  • "I did a click and collect... I waited nearly all day for a 1 hour click and collect!"
  • "Drove to Stafford to shop parked up. When I came back could not open doors remote battery had failed."
  • "Usually very quick service, tools can be hit and miss and also a bit expensive."
  • "Much improved service and staff were helpful and polite,just checked my e receipt which was supposed to be 3 for 2 on Halfords cleaning products and they've charged full price for all the items!"
  • "Lied to about how many services you get and how much is involved with services."
  • "I went to change a light bulb which I purchased and paid for fitting only to be kept there for an hour waiting."

Staff Attitude and Helpfulness

Pros:

  • "Just wanted to document how helpful Wayne was during my visit to Halfords Stafford."
  • "Upon entering the store I was greeted immediately and welcomed by Alan."
  • "Alex helped me with a aerial for my car... He was very pleasant and went above n beyond."
  • "Always a friendly and welcoming environment."
  • "A very pleasant experience and please pass on my thanks to your staff."
  • "I am pleasantly surprised by halfords in store prices for bike accessories."
  • "Connor was a superstar & although I still have an issue, I came away with nothing but good things to say about him & the Stafford store."

Cons:

  • "Very unhelpful experience!!"
  • "Awful customer service and rude staff."
  • "I still have not got my battery or had it fitted and now Halfords have sent me a receipt for my battery including fitting, what a joke."
  • "Refund please."
  • "Pathetic staff on the bicycle counter!!"
  • "Outrageously poor customer service again!"
  • "My little girl looked on as we were just dismissed with an utter lack of professional customer service..Deeply disappointing experience."

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